A beautiful day!We didn’t waste any time getting outside after church today to take advantage of the sunshine and warm temperatures. Kirk worked on the “barn” while I watched and lent a hand when needed, uncovered the rhubarb, took photos, and absorbed as much of the sun as I could. Nate appeared just in time … Read More
A good time was had by all tonight – JoLynn & Dave (our hosts for the evening) picked us up for dinner before the show at 300 First. An amazing re-invention of a long time favorite restaurant in town. The atmosphere is wonderful, the food fabulous! I highly recommend this venue! While we waited for … Read More
Waiting for sunshine…“they” say it will arrive this afternoon. We are counting on the afternoon sunshine…so we can get to the business of building our barn…ok, small barn. large shed? That big purchase we made last weekend…here it is — our project for the spring. At 12×20, it’s a good size, complete with a loft … Read More
A day in my life ~Coffee & breakfast at Dunn Brothers with Brenda; Church construction site to look at stained concrete samples and talk to painter; Hom Furniture Store for ideas (and fun with Brenda)De-Clutter more stuff – pack it up, give it away, throw it awayWait for Fed Ex to deliver printer – I … Read More
Which came first? The chicken or the egg?At our house, it was definitely the chicken(s), which came on the scene here last July — as chicks. I’ve learned a lot about chickens over the past year – thanks to my friend Craig. Craig has lots of chickens at his place, and according to him – … Read More
Table Project, cont.Let’s just get the painted fingernails over with right away…yes, they have taken some abuse over the last two days…the verdict is still out on whether these nails will last more than another couple days…and yes, they are mine, all mine, real, self-grown. I finished sanding the top and put a coat of … Read More
A present for me!It’s always exciting to get a package in the mail — especially when it is from a best friend! My friend Gail found this “treasure” at an antique show in Upstate NY a week or so ago and thought of me (knowing I have chickens and have a love of all things … Read More
Yard visits . . .This weekend we had the usual visitors to our yard . . . The cardinals are “regulars” at our feeder And so are the red squirrels . . .which is surprising — since Gabby caught one yesterday! It lived, and ran off. But we haven’t seen the turkey’s since last fall. … Read More
When bad times (or weather) arrive … we have a new motto around our house . . . Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Sugar, Almond, Pecan, Raisin, Snickerdoodle, Chocolate, Butter, Praline, M&M, Lemon, Gingerbread, Meringue, No-Bake, Oreo, Chips A’Hoy, Nutterbutters, Lorna Doone, Pfeffernuesse, Biscotti. Any cookie will do, really. Our favorite? Chocolate Chip. There are … Read More
A cruel joke.What else do you call snow on April 12th? This is what I woke up to this morning. I was sure I was in some time warp stuck in early March. If daffodils could talk I bet they would have a few choice words too! Keep up with the weather “out my window” … Read More